Showing posts with label art instruction. Show all posts
Showing posts with label art instruction. Show all posts

Saturday, March 21, 2020

Bird, Painting, Green Jay, Nature, Wildlife, Figure, Fine Art Watercolor Painting "SPEAKING TO THE GODS" The Art of Nature, Fine Art by Mindy Lighthipe



The Green Jay is part of the Corvidae species of birds and is related to crows and ravens. It is found in the Neo Tropics and northward into the southern parts of Texas. in the USA. They are inquisitive and like to "talk". In this painting I wanted to play with the brilliant color of the bird against the natural stone structure of a Mayan bas relief. The warrior is found as a relief on the side of a Mayan temple with his hand extended. It seemed like the perfect "perch" for the Green Jay to land and have a nice chat.

11"x14" Watercolor on Paper/Available

$1500

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View Mindy's available Fine Art Reproductions HERE

View Mindy's Class Schedule HERE

Study with Mindy in COSTA RICA in 2020-More info HERE

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http://MindyLighthipeFineArt.com

Mindy's a new BOOK is now available on Amazon  HERE

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Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Botanical Fine Art Painting, Butterfly,Nature "PURPLE VANDA" The Art of Nature, Fine Art by Mindy Lighthipe




I love purple and I love orchids! I moved to Florida in 2011 after living in New Jersey for 50 years. The climate in Florida is semi-tropical and orchids literally grow in, on and around trees! They are super fun to paint, ranging in all sizes, bizarre shapes and fantastic colors. In this painting I decided to show how this Vanda orchid grows off a tree branch. The branch was done in graphite so as not to distract from the beautiful flower. I couldn't resist putting in a butterfly just for even more fun! 


30"x24" Watercolor on Paper/Available

Click HERE for purchase info.

View Mindy's available Fine Art Reproductions HERE

View Mindy's Online Class Schedule HERE

Costa Rica Art Tour with Mindy in 2020- Learn More HERE

http://MindyLighthipe.com
http://MindyLighthipeFineArt.com

Follow Mindy on facebook
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Follow Mindy on Instagram

LEARN TO DRAW AND PAINT ONLINE with Mindy, details HERE


Mindy's BOOK by Quarto Books is available on Amazon  HERE

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Wildlife Art, Nature , Bird "BLUE-CROWNED MOTMOT" The Art of Nature, Fine Art by Mindy Lighthipe




8"x11" Watercolor/sold

Commissions are welcome.

View Mindy's available Fine Art Reproductions HERE

View Mindy's Online Class Schedule HERE

Costa Rica Art Tour with Mindy in 2020- Learn More HERE

http://MindyLighthipe.com
http://MindyLighthipeFineArt.com

Follow Mindy on facebook
Follow Mindy on Pinterest
Follow Mindy on Instagram

LEARN TO DRAW AND PAINT ONLINE with Mindy, details HERE


Mindy's a new BOOK by Quarto Books is now available on Amazon  HERE

Saturday, July 27, 2019

Bird, Painting, Green Jay, Nature, Wildlife, Figure, Fine Art Watercolor Painting "SPEAKING TO THE GODS" The Art of Nature, Fine Art by Mindy Lighthipe



The Green Jay is part of the Corvidae species of birds and is related to crows and ravens. It is found in the Neo Tropics and northward into the southern parts of Texas. in the USA. They are inquisitive and like to "talk". In this painting I wanted to play with the brilliant color of the bird against the natural stone structure of a Mayan bas relief. The warrior is found as a relief on the side of a Mayan temple with his hand extended. It seemed like the perfect "perch" for the Green Jay to land and have a nice chat.

11"x14" Watercolor on Paper/Available

$1500

Click HERE to purchase.

View Mindy's available Fine Art Reproductions HERE

View Mindy's Class Schedule HERE

Study with Mindy in COSTA RICA in 2020-More info HERE

http://MindyLighthipe.com
http://MindyLighthipeFineArt.com

Mindy's a new BOOK is now available on Amazon  HERE

Follow Mindy on facebook
Follow Mindy on Pinterest
Follow Mindy on Instagram


Thursday, April 4, 2019

Botanical Fine Art Painting, Butterfly,Nature "PURPLE VANDA" The Art of Nature, Fine Art by Mindy Lighthipe




I love purple and I love orchids! I moved to Florida in 2011 after living in New Jersey for 50 years. The climate in Florida is semi-tropical and orchids literally grow in, on and around trees! They are super fun to paint, ranging in all sizes, bizarre shapes and fantastic colors. In this painting I decided to show how this Vanda orchid grows off a tree branch. The branch was done in graphite so as not to distract from the beautiful flower. I couldn't resist putting in a butterfly just for even more fun! 



30"x24" Watercolor on Paper/Available

Click HERE for purchase info.

View Mindy's available Fine Art Reproductions HERE


View Mindy's Class Schedule HERE

http://MindyLighthipe.com
http://MindyLighthipeFineArt.com

Drawing Butterflies....Read Mindy's latest blog post HERE



Click HERE to learn about Mindy's FREE video.




View Mindy's available Books HERE



Study With Mindy.....New Online Watercolor Class starting September 21!




I am happy to announce my new online Wonderful World of Watercolor Class will start this fall on September 21, 2016. I want to thank all my fellow artists for the overwhelming success of  my Foundation Drawing and Drawing Plants classes. For the past year I have had requests from all corners of the world asking me to do more online classes. I spent May, June and July designing, painting, shooting and editing this new 12 week class in response to YOUR REQUESTS! It takes me a long time to do this because….. I do it all! …….. Drawing the Beauty of Nature!

Click HERE for Online Class INFO

Study With Mindy in Beautiful Costa Rica
March 8th-17th 2017
Read More HERE






Saturday, March 9, 2019

Wildlife Art, Nature , Bird "BLUE-CROWNED MOTMOT" The Art of Nature, Fine Art by Mindy Lighthipe




8"x11" Watercolor/Available

Click HERE for purchase info.

View Mindy's available Fine Art Reproductions HERE

View Mindy's Online Class Schedule HERE

http://MindyLighthipe.com
http://MindyLighthipeFineArt.com

Follow Mindy on facebook
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Follow Mindy on Instagram

Mindy's BOOK by Quarto Books is available on Amazon HERE




Thursday, February 14, 2019

Wildlife Art, Nature , Frog "RED EYED TREE FROG" The Art of Nature, Fine Art by Mindy Lighthipe




Commonly known as the Red-Eyed Tree Frog, Agalychnis callidryas is sometimes also called the Gaudy Leaf Frog because of its crazy color combination.

7"x10" Watercolor on Paper/Available

Click HERE  for pricing.

View Mindy's Online Class Schedule HERE

Study With Mindy in Costa Rica in 2019! Learn more HERE

http://MindyLighthipe.com
http://MindyLighthipeFineArt.com

Follow Mindy on facebook
Follow Mindy on Pinterest
Follow Mindy on Instagram

Mindy's a new BOOK by Quarto Books is now available on Amazon HERE




Saturday, September 15, 2018

Botanical Fine Art Painting, Butterfly,Nature "PURPLE VANDA" The Art of Nature, Fine Art by Mindy Lighthipe




I love purple and I love orchids! I moved to Florida in 2011 after living in New Jersey for 50 years. The climate in Florida is semi-tropical and orchids literally grow in, on and around trees! They are super fun to paint, ranging in all sizes, bizarre shapes and fantastic colors. In this painting I decided to show how this Vanda orchid grows off a tree branch. The branch was done in graphite so as not to distract from the beautiful flower. I couldn't resist putting in a butterfly just for even more fun! 



30"x24" Watercolor on Paper/Available

Click HERE for purchase info.

View Mindy's available Fine Art Reproductions HERE

View Mindy's Online Class Schedule HERE

Study With Mindy in Costa Rica in 2019! Learn more HERE

http://MindyLighthipe.com
http://MindyLighthipeFineArt.com

Follow Mindy on facebook
Follow Mindy on Pinterest
Follow Mindy on Instagram

Mindy's a new BOOK by Quarto Books is now available on Amazon HERE




Saturday, September 8, 2018

Wildlife Art, Nature , Bird "BLUE-CROWNED MOTMOT" The Art of Nature, Fine Art by Mindy Lighthipe




8"x11" Watercolor/Available

Click HERE for purchase info.

View Mindy's available Fine Art Reproductions HERE


View Mindy's Online Class Schedule HERE

Study With Mindy in Costa Rica in 2019! Learn more HERE

http://MindyLighthipe.com
http://MindyLighthipeFineArt.com

Follow Mindy on facebook
Follow Mindy on Pinterest
Follow Mindy on Instagram

Mindy's a new BOOK by Quarto Books is now available on Amazon HERE




Thursday, September 6, 2018

Wildlife Art, Nature , Frog "RED EYED TREE FROG" The Art of Nature, Fine Art by Mindy Lighthipe




Commonly known as the Red-Eyed Tree Frog, Agalychnis callidryas is sometimes also called the Gaudy Leaf Frog because of its crazy color combination.

7"x10" Watercolor on Paper/Available

Click HERE  for pricing.

View Mindy's Online Class Schedule HERE

Study With Mindy in Costa Rica in 2019! Learn more HERE

http://MindyLighthipe.com
http://MindyLighthipeFineArt.com

Follow Mindy on facebook
Follow Mindy on Pinterest
Follow Mindy on Instagram

Mindy's a new BOOK by Quarto Books is now available on Amazon HERE




Saturday, March 24, 2018

Botanical Fine Art Painting, Butterfly,Nature "PURPLE VANDA" The Art of Nature, Fine Art by Mindy Lighthipe




I love purple and I love orchids! I moved to Florida in 2011 after living in New Jersey for 50 years. The climate in Florida is semi-tropical and orchids literally grow in, on and around trees! They are super fun to paint, ranging in all sizes, bizarre shapes and fantastic colors. In this painting I decided to show how this Vanda orchid grows off a tree branch. The branch was done in graphite so as not to distract from the beautiful flower. I couldn't resist putting in a butterfly just for even more fun! 



30"x24" Watercolor on Paper/Available

Click HERE for purchase info.

View Mindy's available Fine Art Reproductions HERE


View Mindy's available Books HERE









Thursday, March 15, 2018

Wildlife Art, Nature , Frog "TROPICAL LEAF FROG" The Art of Nature, Fine Art by Mindy Lighthipe






Cruziohyla calcarifer is an uncommon treefrog, sparsely found throughout low and mid elevation forest from Honduras through north western Ecuador. It lives in humid forest, and breeds in water filled tree-hollows or stumps. Encounters with this frog in the rainforest are uncommon, and only a few groups exist in captivity, primarily within the confines of zoos and institutions within the US and Europe. At first glance they look like the Red-eyed Tree Frog, but they are larger and have pale lavender-grey eyes with a yellow rim. They spread their webbed feet when jumping making it possible to glide for distances.

7"x10" Watercolor/Sold

Commissions Welcome.

View Mindy's available Fine Art Reproductions HERE


Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Wildlife Art, Nature , Frog "RED EYED TREE FROG" The Art of Nature, Fine Art by Mindy Lighthipe




Commonly known as the Red-Eyed Tree Frog, Agalychnis callidryas is sometimes also called the Gaudy Leaf Frog because of its crazy color combination.

7"x10" Watercolor on Paper/Available

Click HERE  for pricing.

View Mindy's available Fine Art Reproductions HERE


Thursday, July 27, 2017

Botanical Fine Art Painting, Butterfly,Nature "PURPLE VANDA" The Art of Nature, Fine Art by Mindy Lighthipe




I love purple and I love orchids! I moved to Florida in 2011 after living in New Jersey for 50 years. The climate in Florida is semi-tropical and orchids literally grow in, on and around trees! They are super fun to paint, ranging in all sizes, bizarre shapes and fantastic colors. In this painting I decided to show how this Vanda orchid grows off a tree branch. The branch was done in graphite so as not to distract from the beautiful flower. I couldn't resist putting in a butterfly just for even more fun! 



30"x24" Watercolor on Paper/Available

Click HERE for purchase info.

View Mindy's available Fine Art Reproductions HERE


View Mindy's available Books HERE









Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Wildlife Art, Nature , Frog "TROPICAL LEAF FROG" The Art of Nature, Fine Art by Mindy Lighthipe






Cruziohyla calcarifer is an uncommon treefrog, sparsely found throughout low and mid elevation forest from Honduras through north western Ecuador. It lives in humid forest, and breeds in water filled tree-hollows or stumps. Encounters with this frog in the rainforest are uncommon, and only a few groups exist in captivity, primarily within the confines of zoos and institutions within the US and Europe. At first glance they look like the Red-eyed Tree Frog, but they are larger and have pale lavender-grey eyes with a yellow rim. They spread their webbed feet when jumping making it possible to glide for distances.

7"x10" Watercolor/Sold

Commissions Welcome.

View Mindy's available Fine Art Reproductions HERE





  


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Saturday, July 15, 2017

Wildlife Art, Nature , Frog "RED EYED TREE FROG" The Art of Nature, Fine Art by Mindy Lighthipe




Commonly known as the Red-Eyed Tree Frog, Agalychnis callidryas is sometimes also called the Gaudy Leaf Frog because of its crazy color combination.

7"x10" Watercolor on Paper/Available

Click HERE  for pricing.

View Mindy's available Fine Art Reproductions HERE



  


Click image to enlarge.

Click HERE for details!!

Thursday, January 12, 2017

Wildlife Art, Nature , Frog "MASKED TREE FROG" The Art of Nature, Fine Art by Mindy Lighthipe



Smilisca phaeota is a fairly large tree frog of the NeoTropics. It is active at night during the wet season. You can often hear the males calling to the females during the mating season. The frog is sometime referred to as the Camouflage Frog as it has the ability to change from green to brown. It can be found in shallow temporary pools of water. Females lay their eggs in puddles of water which accumulate, covering the top of the water with a film of up to 2,000 eggs. Tadpoles develop quickly in the temporary pools and puddles.

For availability, email Mindy at mlighthipe@mac.com

Click HERE  to read more about this piece.

View Mindy's available Fine Art Reproductions HERE